Pink Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
314 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Pink Pasta
Description
Pink Pasta uses cooked spaghetti combined with a smooth, creamy sauce blended from steamed beets, whole-milk ricotta, Greek yogurt, Parmesan, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. The beet puree gives the sauce a vivid pink hue while adding natural sweetness and earthiness. The dairy components soften the beet’s flavor and create a velvety texture.
The pasta is cooked al dente and combined with the sauce immediately, tossing thoroughly and adjusting with reserved pasta water to reach the preferred consistency. The dish has a creamy, slightly tangy flavor thanks to the yogurt and cheese with subtle garlic notes.
This pasta works well as a main course and can be served warm right after mixing. Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for about four days and can be gently reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of milk or water to retain creaminess.
Storing pasta properly by cooling it to room temperature before refrigeration helps preserve texture. Reheating in short intervals prevents drying out.
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 2 large beets steamed
- ½ cup ricotta cheese whole-milk
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese shaved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, drain and return the pasta to the pot, covered.
- Meanwhile, place the beets, ricotta, Greek yogurt, parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a small blender and blend until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
- Transfer the sauce on top of the cooked pasta and toss to combine. Add as much of the pasta water as needed for your desired consistency. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Cool leftover pasta to room temperature before refrigerating to maintain texture.
- Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to four days.
- Reheat in the microwave in 30-second intervals or gently on the stovetop with a splash of milk or water to prevent drying.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 314 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3ounces | |
| Calories | 314kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 267mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 379mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 116IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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